Account Executive - Expansion

Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.

The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com .

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Darktrace offers outstanding career growth alongside uncapped commission in the fast-evolving cyber security space, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. This role is focused on account expansion and revenue growth within an existing customer base, driving long-term value and strategic partnerships.

This is a hybrid position, with a minimum of 3 days per week in our London office.

What will I be doing:

Due to continued growth and increased demand, we are expanding our Account Executive team with specialists focused on enterprise and mid-market account development.

In this role, you will take ownership of a portfolio of existing customers, with a clear mandate to grow, retain, and revenue across your accounts. You will build deep, trusted relationships with key stakeholders, identify new opportunities within your accounts, and position Darktrace as a strategic cyber security partner.

Your responsibilities will include:

Driving account expansion, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities across enterprise and mid-market customers

Building and maintaining strong relationships with CISOs, security leaders, and key decision-makers

Developing and executing account plans to maximise long-term customer value

Collaborating with channel partners within your territory to unlock additional growth

Presenting and demonstrating Darktrace’s AI-driven cyber threat defence solutions, supported by in-house technical experts

Representing Darktrace at industry events, customer meetings, and security conferences

Darktrace provides a best-in-class onboarding experience, extensive training, and ongoing mentorship to support your success.

What experience do I need:

We are looking for ambitious, commercially driven individuals with a strong track record in account management, account growth, or expansion-focused sales within a B2B environment.

As an Account Executive focused on expansion, you will play a critical role in scaling our existing customer revenue across the UK&I market.

You will be:

A confident and credible communicator, skilled at building long-term, strategic relationships

Experienced in growing and expanding existing accounts through upsell and cross-sell

Highly motivated by uncapped commission and success in a target-driven environment

Comfortable operating within a high-growth or start-up environment

Interested in cyber security and confident working with technical solutions

Benefits:

23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,

Additional day off for your birthday,

Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,

Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,

Salary sacrifice pension scheme,

Enhanced family leave,

Confidential Employee Assistance Program,

Cycle to work scheme.

Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.